Phil Mickelson was in contention for a first LIV Golf win in Virginia but ultimately came up short, finishing two shots behind Joaquin Niemann

Phil Mickelson remains a magician with a golf club in his hands. The six-time major championship winner, who will turn 55 next week, treated a disbelieving gallery to perhaps the most improbable shot of his career — which is saying something for one of the most creative players in history — during Sunday’s weather-delayed final round of LIV Golf Virginia at Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.

Phil Mickelson was in contention at LIV Golf's event in Virginia, which was won by Joaquin Niemann, and the six-time major champion believes the breakaway tour is moving in the right direction